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The Elan WaveFlex 78 Orange Fusion is a mid-cost freeride ski geared toward intermediate skiers. The WaveFlex line of skis is designed to combine soft flex for carving turns with torsional stiffness to control the ski on the edge. The ALU profile of the WaveFlex 78 Orange Fusion is thin, which helps with flex. This design also keeps the weight down, for increased flotation. The lithium reinforcement of this ski increases torsional stiffness and flex stiffness. The Response Frame Woodcore consists of hardwood framing soft wood, which helps to create a lightweight ski with torsional stability. The RST vertical sidewalls run along the entire length of the ski, a design that increases edge grip. This ski differs from the higher cost WaveFlex 78Ti Red Fusion in that the WaveFlex 78Ti Red Fusion has mono titanium reinforcement (for more responsiveness), a larger size of binding (EL 12.0 Fusion as opposed to EL 11.0 Fusion), as well as longer ski lengths. The Elan WaveFlex 78 Orange Fusion freeride ski has a 123/78/105 geometry.